Melanotaenia sylvatica Allen, 1997

Family:  Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Max. size:  5.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Oceania: Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in clear and slow-flowing water, with mud-sandy bottom (Ref. 31111).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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